Stories and songs from the Canadian North with David Newland (February 7, 1pm EST)
This event takes place at 1pm EDT.
Icebergs, narwhals, and Muskox Stew — have you ever wondered about life in the North? Join David Newland for a musical introduction to the Arctic, homeland of the Inuit—including Canada’s Governor General, Mary Simon. Based on his own experiences, David’s songs and stories remind Canadians that the celebrated Northwest Passage is a journey thorough Inuit territory—one that David has taken many times, with many lessons learned along the way!
Presenter
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David NewlandRadio host, writer, musician, speakerDavid Newland is a radio host, writer, musician, and speaker. His latest album NORTHBOUND, based on his adventures in the Arctic was released in 2019. NORTHBOUND was nominated for Album of the Year by BluesAndRootsRadio.com.
David’s most recent performance project was a highly successful tour of BC and Alberta with Wild Coasts of Canada, a collaborative performance with photographer Scott Forsyth. Along with Inuit cultural performers Siqiniup Qilauta (Sunsdrum) David was a showcase artist at the 2019 Northeast Regional Folk Alliance conference (NERFA). David and his band, Uncharted Waters have sold out venues across Ontario with his themed performance, The Northwest Passage in Story and Song.
Born in Ottawa, raised on the shores of Georgian Bay near Parry Sound, David crisscrossed Canada and travelled the world before settling in Cobourg, Ontario.
David spent seven years travelling with Adventure Canada as a Zodiac driver, performer and host. He travels as a performer and speaker from coast to coast throughout the year.
David has been featured in the television programs Canada’s Greatest Ride (for which he also wrote the theme song), and Mighty Cruise Ships and has appeared on numerous TV and radio programs as a guest, featured artist, performer, programmer and host. He has received grants from the Ontario Arts Council for both writing, and music. David is a Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society.
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